Clarendon, Cornwall, Jamaica

Clarendon, Cornwall, Jamaica – Grange Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

Clarendon is located in the County of Middlesex in the south of the Island of Jamaica and its capital town is May Pen. May Pen is now a fairly large town and boasts of many churches, factories, a courthouse, modern libraries and numerous stores. Clarendon was named in honor of St. Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon. Clarendon is a manufacturer of bauxite one of Jamaica’s mineral resources and associated with these large deposits are vast quantities of limestone, even deposits of copper exist in upper Clarendon. Clarendon is the 3rd largest parish in Jamaica where the famous Milk River Bath is located. Clarendon is also known for its vast rivers, including Rio Minho River, which stretches over the length of the parish. On the north end of the parish lies the Mocho Mountain, and Bull Head Mountain range which is noted as the geographical center of the Island of Jamaica. The former Capital of Clarendon is a historic town called Chapelton. A variety of old homes have unique names are interesting historical stories associated with them. The ARK for example belonged to a Mr. Noah. Many residents in this parish are graduates of one of the best schools on the island of Jamaica – Clarendon College. This parish is also home to a century-old hospital.